US Bridges

SR 301 over Wabash River

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.18 N SR 116 · Structure no. 031340

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 301 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 301 over Wabash River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 684 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 301
CrossesWabash River
Location00.18 N SR 116
RouteState Highway 301
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69842, -85.0827
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2021)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 301 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 301 over Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 301 over Wabash River carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 301 over Wabash River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 301 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.